rewire
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: //riˈwaɪər//
KK: /riˈwaɪr/
intransitive verb
Definition
To install new electrical connections or circuits.
Example
The electrician will rewire the old house to meet safety standards.
Tense Forms
Past: rewired
Past Participle: rewired
Conversation
I heard you're planning to rewire your house this weekend.
Yeah, the old wiring is just too outdated for my comfort.
That makes sense; safety first, right?
Absolutely! I want everything to be up to code.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
reconnect
reconfigure
remodel
Antonyms
disconnect
dismantle
deactivate
transitive verb
Definition
To change or replace the electrical wiring in something, often to improve or update it.
Example
The electrician will rewire the entire building to ensure safety and efficiency.
Tense Forms
Past: rewired
Past Participle: rewired
Conversation
I just found out I need to rewire my entire house for the new appliances.
Wow, that sounds like a big project!
Yeah, I didn't expect it to be this complicated.
Root Explanation
Rewire → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "wire" (from Old English "wīr", meaning a slender, flexible strand or filament). The word "rewire" means to wire something again or to change the wiring of something.
Memory Tip
Think of doing something 'again' ('re-') with a 'wire' — that's why rewire means to change or fix the wiring.
Visually Confused Words
prewire
retire
refire
wire